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L454 KJO

1994 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,316 mi
Last recorded25,316 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GS50029,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL454 KJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 25,316 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 23,047 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 23,047 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2010 22,846 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2009 20,519 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 18,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

head lights dipp to o/s but masked out

Pass 7 May 2008 18,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

head lights dipp to o/s but masked out

Pass 17 Apr 2007 18,122 miles

slight bind on front brake

Pass 12 Apr 2006 17,977 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 17,977 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Upper Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?

Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
1,009
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,184
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 915
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 875
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 515
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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L454 KJO is a 1994 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 29,691 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki GS500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L454 KJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L454 KJO registered?

L454 KJO is a 1994 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 17 February 1994.

Is L454 KJO safe to buy?

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